February 16, 2023

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In this issue

  • Looking Back with Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Chiefs’ Playoff History OMG! Was that a great game or what? Are you still celebrating? Down 10 points at the half. Yes, I knew the Chiefs had a chance, but I wasn’t very optimistic. …

  • Lady Cardinals Rout Oak Grove As Season Winds Down

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    The Clinton Lady Cardinals wrapped up another win against Oak Grove last Thursday in a big way, 45-18 over the visiting Lady Panthers. The Lady Cardinals were able to relax and play a much less …

  • Clinton's McNack Takes First At Class 1, District 3 Girls Tourney

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    The Clinton Cardinals Amitria McNack swept the floor in the 140-pound weight class and took first place in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 3 Girls wrestling tournament last week. It was a busy weekend …

  • It's The Cardinals Coach Of The Week: Todd Mowery

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    1) What was the goal at the start of the season? TM- The main goal this season was a little different than many schools. Obviously, we want to get as many wrestlers to state as possible, but we were …

  • Cards Come Up Short Against Oak Grove

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    The Cardinal’s Boys' Basketball fell just short of a win last Friday against Oak Grove, 58-55. The contest was close in the first quarter, scorers were Dom Jackson (8) and Xzavier Ray (4). …

  • Piranhas Volleyball Still Unbeaten

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    NOTICE: Last week there was an article published in the Clinton Daily Democrat about the “Piranhas” club volleyball team. There were a few inaccuracies and updates that we feel obligated …

  • Crocodiles Swim At District Championship

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    The Clinton Crocodiles swim team attended Missouri Valley Short Course District Championship East meet this weekend in Platte City, MO. This is a qualifying meet that requires swimmers to have met …

  • Marvin L. Hills

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Marvin L. Hills, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 1-2 …

  • Cheryl Craig

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Cheryl Craig, age 73, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills …

  • Marlan Darnell Wilson

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Marlan Darnell Wilson, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from …

  • Linda Kay Reed

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Linda Kay Reed age 75, of Deepwater, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Warsaw Christian Church in Warsaw, …

  • Carol Tuter

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Carol Tuter, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clinton, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 17, 2023 …

  • Sally J. Anderson

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Sally J. Anderson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home in Deepwater, Missouri. Sally’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. Fond memories and condolences can …

  • Leonard M. Heck

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Leonard M. Heck, 97, of rural Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023, at Ignite Medical Resort, Blue Springs, Mo. Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, …

  • Ron Hillig

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Ron Hillig, 59, of rural Sedalia, Mo., died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Mo. No services are planned at this time. Contributions to help with funeral expenses may be …

  • Billie J. Dietrich

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Billie J. Dietrich, age 81, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Billie’s wishes were to be cremated with no …

  • JW Yewell

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    JW Yewell, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. JW Yewell was born on January 26, 1958 in Denver, Colorado. JW graduated from Clinton High School in …

  • Ralph Harrelson

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Ralph Harrelson, 84, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clinton, Missouri. On February 17, 1938 a boy child was born into the …

  • Kenneth "Ken" Willings

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Kennith (Ken) Willings, age 70, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home in Calhoun, Missouri. Ken was born on February 6, 1952 in Marion, Kentucky to Ray Willings and Pauline (Pugh) …

  • Mildred "Maxine" Kile

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Mildred “Maxine” Kile of Greenwood, MO, passed away on February 2, 2023, at the age of 98. Maxine was the 3rd of 4 children born to Fred and Ella Lena Weide on October 6, 1924, in Elm, …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Who is your favorite NASCAR driver? Chase Elliot. -Stacey Taylor Clint Bowyer. -Frances Gatlin Bobby Allison. -Kelly Sumner

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

      The balloon problem is….well ballooning, though the Pentagon is calling the latest an “unknown aerial object.” It was shot down over the Great Lakes on Sunday. Get ready for …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Jessica Anderson

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Jessica Anderson (Name) Clinton Mo (Birth Place) 32 years (Whole Life) Happily Married in 2017 to Logan and had our daughter Jentry in 2021 (Family) Small town living (Best thing about living in …

  • Clinton Chamber of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    You now have the chance to buy a new Olde Glory Days banner that will be hung up this May through July 4th around the square. Look for that information on our Facebook page or see more information …

  • Introducing Your Chamber Ambassadors

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Name:   Donna Trimble Profession/Title:   Realtor & Vice President of HELM PLUMBING ELECTRIC HVAC Why did you choose to be a Chamber ambassador?  Community is important …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We were pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring the church bell at 9:45 …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    A Lesson on Racism My first lesson on racism came when I was only five or six. We lived in Jackson, Mississippi. A city work crew was repairing a water line in the street in front of our house. I …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    FEBRUARY 8, 2023 The Parents & Friends of the Appleton City FFA would like to invite you to their Annual Labor Auction on February 19 in the high school gym. The evening will begin with a buyers …

  • Mother, Daughter Duo Cultivate Tourism In Former Furniture Store

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    In June of 2022, Jennifer Hinton, a Clinton High School graduate, bought a building on South Main, across from the train depot. After high school, Jennifer had attended the University of Central …

  • GVMH Adds Interventional Radiology Services

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce it is now offering Interventional Radiology services and has added a Interventional Radiologist, Silas Williams, MD, to its medical …

  • VFW Hosts Shootin' The Breeze Breakfast

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    VFW Post 1894 would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed their second Shootin The Breeze Breakfast for Veterans on Saturday February 11th. This new event takes place once a month at the …

  • TLO Holds First Annual 'Sock Party'

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Pam Stocking of the Clinton Animal Shelter, Lance, Morehead, Khristina Brovelli, and Lisa Welch from Truman Lake Opry, unload 100 pounds of dog and cat food they helped collect for the Clinton animal …

  • CWC Holds February Luncheon

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Winter is reluctant to give way, causing temperatures to bounce around, which makes it that much more exciting to see signs of spring emerge. New Year’s resolutions have morphed into to-do …

  • Knights Of Columbus Recognizes 6-8th Grade Essay Contest Winners

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Knights of Columbus sponsored an essay contest for middle school students. Knights of Columbus representatives, Byron McCoy and Bill Kernohan, announced the first place winners for each grade on …

  • Holy Rosary School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Students and staff of Holy Rosary enjoyed a fun week of activities to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. We had a Bible Bowl to test student’s knowledge of the Bible. Children visited us on Come …

  • CCA Student Attends Welding Competition

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    On February 4th, Clinton Christian Academy Senior, Angelina attended American Welding Academy’s 4th annual welding competition in Union, Mo. Angelina placed 6th out of 130 students competing. …

  • Deepwater Family Dives Into Business

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    Kris Miller came by his passion for scuba diving naturally — he inherited it from his father, Kenny Miller. Kenny started taking scuba diving lessons when he got out of the military, Kris said. …

  • 'A Test Of Faith': St. Paul's Survives Pandemic & Flood

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    When you travel east of Clinton on Hwy. 7, you pass St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the white church with the red door. The church is less than 25 years old, but when you enter the red door, …

  • Sizzling Electronics Seminar Held By Anglers Port Marine

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    In the past few years, the electronics used by fishermen to help them catch fish have become more complex. In fact, when you compare the fish finders between companies, it’s confusing. …

  • Expo Wows A Reeled In Crowd

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023

    The 2023 Truman Lake Fishing Expo held was a success, says Clay Radford, event organizer. Over 1600 people paid their $5 at the door to enter the show at the Benson Center last Friday and Saturday. …